Thoughts and sketches on humans, nature, running, and the end of the world
In Getting Real, Jason Fried writes: “design for yourself.” The first time I read it, I cringed. People who design using themselves as the only audience—this is how a lot of bad software is created. But then I thought more about it, and realized that Jason was just stating a truth. You may well...
The blogosphere is passionately debating Kathy Sierra’s death threats and misogynous bashing at the defunct meankids.org. Kathy is mourning the loss of her normal self. I have cancelled all speaking engagements. I am afraid to leave my yard. I will never feel the same. I will never be the same. Some have decided they...
I’ve just arrived in the city of “Lost Wages” (Southwest airline humor) for the IA Summit. I’ve been here only one hour and I already love it! Pure wild entertainment without the annoying burden of culture and history. Visit Paris without having to go to the Louvre! Visit Rome without the interminable Vatican Museums!...
Getting back to reading blogs, after months of neglect, and I find out that my friend Derek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This sucks big time. Aren’t bloggers immune to all diseases and bad luck? I really wish you the best, Derek. You are such an awesome person....
Back to Moma this afternoon to see Jeff Wall with Husband for the second time. A kid was sitting on the floor of the museum, drawing an helicopter. A few more thoughts on Jeff Wall. His photos are interesting because they are full of clues. They promise to solve a mystery or to reveal...